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Kara Tyler-Julian

Education

University of Florida

M.Sc. in Entomology-Integrated Pest Management

Gainesville, Florida

2013

Thesis: A Novel Push-Pull Method for Management of Thrips on Peppers and Tomatoes

New College of Florida

B.A. in Biological Psycology

Sarasota, Florida

2009

Thesis: Behavioral Lateralization in the Florida Manatee

Professional Experience

Field Validation Biologist

Lee County Mosquito Control District

Fort Myers, Florida

Present - 2018

  • Responsible for the care and maintence of moquito colonies.
  • Perform scientific studies, collect and analyze data.

Mosquito Biologist I

Lee County Mosquito Control District

Fort Myers, Florida

2018 - 2015

  • Responsible for inspection of sites for the presence of mosquito larva.
  • Evalute the need for moqsuito control measures and implementing treatments.

Biological Monitor-Independent

Self-Employeed

Ochopee, Florida

2018

::: concise - Provide technical oversight over field crews conducting seismic activities within Big Cypress National Preserve. - Minimize environmental impact and protect sensitive resources. - Survey for threatened and endangered species. - Record and report data. - Consult NPS personal and crew leaders. :::

Butterfly Breeder

Butterfly Estates

Fort Myers, Florida

2016 - 2015

  • Responsible for care and rearing of Florida native caterpillars.
  • Provide educational presentations to attendees.
  • Assist in the maintenance of plants on the conservancy grounds.

Crop Management Specialist/Entomologist

Glades Crop Care, Inc.

Lehigh Acres, Florida

2015 - 2013

::: concise - Identify agricultural arthropod pests and plant diseases for various crops throughout Southwest Florida. - Provide pesticide recommendations to growers. - Supervise and train staff. - Provide species identification of thrips. - Assist with grants. - Operate and maintain equipment. - Attend professioal conferences and education meetings. :::


Research Assistant/Graduate Student

University of Florida - North Florida Research and Education Center

Quincy, Florida

2013 - 2011

  • Work in the laboratory of Dr. Joseph Funderburk. Process samples of thrips (identification and counts).
  • Collect samples of thrips and other insects in the field. Manage the laboratory colony of Frankliniella occidentalis.
  • Collect and analyze data. Compose manuscripts and present research via posters and oral presentations.

Tomato Research Assistant

Enza Zade Research Inc.

Myakka City, Florida

2011 - 2010

  • Manage every aspect of the tomato breeding program including, but not limited to the following:

::: concise - Kept inventory of the seed vault. - Prepared seeds for shipping and sowing. - Supervised labor crews. - Recorded data. - Conducted germination experiments. - Collected pollen and made crosses. - Composed field maps. - Developed new processing protocols. - Measured and mixed chemicals for seed processing :::

Internships and Volunteering

Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society

Treasurer

Fort Myers, Florida

2017 - 2016

::: concise - Responsible for the financial account of the chapter, paying taxes, balancing the account and authorizing purchases. - Volunteers 40 hours per month at the native plant sale and other chapter activities. :::

Research Experience

Thirps Research: University of Florida, IFAS

N/A

Quincy, Florida

2014 - 2011

  • Principal Investigator: Dr. Joe Funderburk
  • Supervisor: Mrittunjai Srivastava
  • Projects include:
  • The Push Pull Method of thrips management on tomatoes.
  • A Survey of Thrips in Leaf Litter, Survey of Thrips in Spanish Moss (Tillandsia usnoides).
  • Effects of Mycorrhizal Fungi on Thrips.
  • New Host Record for Caliothrips striatus.
  • Survey of Thrips on Kudzu (Pueraria lobata).
  • Various pesticide trials.

::: aside Work completed while pursing an M.Sc. of Entomology from University of Florida. :::







Manatee Research

N/A

Sarasota, Florida

2009 - 2006

  • Principal Investigator: Dr. Gordon Bauer
  • Supervisor: Joe Gaspard
  • Projects include:
  • Mantee chemical senses:Gustation and Olfaction.
  • Manatee Tactogram.
  • Manatee Audiogram.
  • Manatee Sound Localization.

::: aside Work completed while pursing an B.A. of Biological Pyscology from New College of Florida. :::

Behavioral Lateralization in the Florida Manatee

N/A

Crystal River, Florida

2008

:: aside Data collection and analysis for B.A. thesis. :::
Licenses & Certifications {data-icon=certificate}
### Florida Commercial Pesticide Applicator License

Florida Department of Agirculture and Consumer Services

N/A

N/A

::: concise - Limited lawn and ornamental - Public health pest control - Agricultural row crop :::

Certified Crop Advisor

American Society of Agronomy

N/A

N/A

PADI Open Water Diver

Professional Association of Diving Instructors

N/A

N/A

Honors & Awards

National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants

Graduate of the Young Leadership Program

N/A

2015 - 2014

Entomological Society of America Conference Poster Competition

Second Place Award in the Graduate Student Poster Competition

N/A

2012

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship- Academic Scholar

Full Tuition paid scholarship

N/A

2009 - 2005

New College of Florida Presidential Scholarship

Highest Scholarship offered at New College

N/A

2009 - 2005

Publications

Evaluation of a Push-Pull System for the Management of Frankliniella Species (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Tomato.

Insects, 9(4):187.

N/A

2018

Tyler-Julian, K., Funderburk, J., Srivastava, M., Olson, S., and Adkins, S.

Behavioral lateralization in the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris),

International Journal of Comparative Psychology. 29.

N/A

2016

Tyler-Julian, K., Chapman, K., Frances, C., and Bauer, G.B.

Biotic resistance limits the invasiveness of the western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), in Florida.

Insect Science, 23: 175–182.

N/A

N/A

Funderburk, J., Frantz, G., Mellinger, C., Tyler-Julian, K. and Srivastava, M.

Seasonal Abundance of Thysanoptera Species in Tillandsia usneoides (Poales: Bromeliaceae).

Florida Entomologist. 98(4):1179-1181

N/A

2015

Demirozer, O., Tyler-Julian, K., and Funderburk, J.

Population dynamics of Frankliniella bispinosa (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and the predator Orius insidiosus (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) as influenced by flower color of Lagerstroemia (Lythraceae).

Environmental Entomology. 44(3):668-79

N/A

N/A

Funderburk, C., Funderburk, J., Tyler-Julian, K., Srivastava, M., Knox, G., Andersen, P., and Adkins, S.

Evaluation of a push-pull strategy for the management of Frankliniella bispinosa (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in bell peppers.

Environmental Entomology. 43:1364-1378

N/A

2014

Tyler-Julian, K., Funderburk, J., Frantz, G., and Mellinger, C.

Megalurothrips distalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) breeding in the flowers of Kudzu in Florida.

Florida Entomologist. 97: 835-840

N/A

N/A

Tyler-Julian, K., Funderburk, J., and Mound, L.

Association of Pepper with Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Influences Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) Preference and Performance.

Journal of Entomological Science. 49: 156-165.

N/A

N/A

Demirozer, O., Tyler-Julian, K., and Funderburk, J.

A stimulo-deterrent method of thrips and Tomato spotted wilt virus management in tomatoes.

IV International Symposium on Tomato Diseases 1069. 251-268

N/A

2013

Tyler-Julian, K., Funderburk, J., Olson, S., Paret, M., Adkins, S., and Webster, C.

Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) integrated pest management programs for fruiting vegetables in Florida.

Pest Management Science 68: 1537-1545.

N/A

2012

Demirozer, O., Tyler-Julian, K., Funderburk, J., Leppla, N., and Reitz, S.



New host records for Caliothrips striatus (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on Magnolia spp. with the description of the second instar.

Florida Entomologist 95:485-488.

N/A

N/A

Tyler-Julian, K.A., Demirozer, O., Figlar, R., Skarlinsky, T., Funderburk, J., and Knox, G.

Presentations

Oral Presentation

The Gardener’s Footprint: Environmental Consequences of Common Gardening Practices.

Manatee County Gardening Club meeting

Bradenton, Florida

2018

::: concise November 28, 2018 Meeting :::

Butterflies of Southwest Florida.

Coccoloba chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meeting

Fort Myers, Florida

N/A

::: concise November 2018 Meeting :::

The Food in Our Forests: Native edible plants of Lee county.

Coccoloba chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meeting

Fort Myers, Florida

2017

::: concise March 2017 Meeting :::

Using native plants in our landscapes.

Food and Thought

Naples, Florida

N/A

The Good, the Bad and the Bugly: Beneficial and plant-feeding insects in the home landscape.

Coccoloba chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meeting

Fort Myers, Florida

2016

::: concise September 2016 Meeting :::

Mosquitoes and Bromeliads.

Coccoloba chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meeting

Fort Myers, Florida

N/A

::: concise June 2016 Meeting :::

How Growing Native Plants can Increase your Vegetable Production.

The Garden Club of Lehigh Acres.

Lehigh Acres, Florida

N/A

::: concise Feburary 2016 Meeting :::

The benefits of native plants to food crops

Coccoloba chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meeting

Fort Myers, Florida

2015

::: concise October 2015 Meeting :::





A stimulo-deterrent method of thrips and Tomato spotted wilt virus management in tomatoes.

4th International Symposium on Tomato Diseases & 28th U.S. Annual Tomato Disease Workshop

Orlando, Florida

2013

Tyler-Julian, K.A., Funderburk, J.E., Olson, S., Reitz, S., Frantz, G., and Mellinger, C

Companion Plants and UV-Reflective Technologies.

In-service training presentation with the University of Florida.

Jupiter, Florida

2012

Poster

Management of thrips in tomatoes and peppers using cultural methods.

60th annual meeting of the Entomological Society of America

Knoxville, Tennessee

2012

Tyler-Julian, K.A., Funderburk, J.E., Olson, S., Frantz, G., and Mellinger, C.

A novel push-pull method for managing thrips in bell peppers

21st International Pepper Conference

Naples, Florida

N/A

Tyler-Julian, K.A,, Frantz, G., Funderburk, J.E., Mellinger, C., and S.Reitz. A

Behavioral lateralization in the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris).

19th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals

Tampa, Florida

2011

Tyler-Julian, K.A., Chapman, K., O’Brien, C. & Bauer, G.B.

Behavioral lateralization in the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris).

International Conference of Comparative Cognition

Melbourne, Florida

2009

Tyler, K.A., Chapman, K., O’Brien, C. & Bauer, G.B.